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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mads Nordskov (ranked 175 p4p, 483 weight class) and Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong (ranked 9 p4p, 30 weight class). Nordskov comes to the cage accompanied by Fugle. Payakarakatong has chosen Pakistan Cricket Theme Song as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 12 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Mads Nordskov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nordskov misses with an uppercut
and Payakarakatong counters with a nice uppercut.
Payakarakatong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Payakarakatong tries to pull guard but Nordskov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Payakarakatong has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nordskov uses from the top position.
Payakarakatong has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nordskov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Payakarakatong.
Nordskov gets to mount! Payakarakatong was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Nordskov content just to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nordskov looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakarakatong tries to reverse the position but Nordskov maintains control.
Nordskov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Payakarakatong tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong is still trying to improve position.
Payakarakatong keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nordskov content just to control the position here.
Payakarakatong can't escape the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nordskov controlling his opponent.
Payakarakatong tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nordskov content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong is working to get back to half guard.
Payakarakatong gets back to half guard.
Well, if Nordskov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Payakarakatong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nordskov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mads Nordskov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nordskov scores with a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nordskov throws a wild body kick that Payakarakatong sees coming a mile off.
Payakarakatong drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Payakarakatong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Payakarakatong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nordskov circles away quickly and effectively.
Payakarakatong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Payakarakatong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nordskov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Payakarakatong moves into the clinch.
Nordskov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payakarakatong.
Nordskov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Payakarakatong throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mads Nordskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payakarakatong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Payakarakatong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Payakarakatong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nordskov checks it well.
Nordskov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payakarakatong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Payakarakatong tries to clinch but Nordskov is having none of it.
Payakarakatong just misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Payakarakatong takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Payakarakatong.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut. Payakarakatong saw that one coming.
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payakarakatong.
An inside leg kick lands from Nordskov.
Payakarakatong thuds his shin into the meat of Nordskov's side.
Nordskov walks into a left hand.
Payakarakatong looks to throw the jab but Nordskov is out of range.
Payakarakatong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Payakarakatong throws a hook but Nordskov blocks it.
Nordskov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nordskov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nordskov needs to keep his hands up - Payakarakatong had a free shot at his head there.
Payakarakatong moves out of range as Nordskov strikes.
Nordskov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Payakarakatong.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payakarakatong moves away.
Jab, jab by Payakarakatong - just one landing.
Nordskov throws a jab when Payakarakatong was well out of range.
Payakarakatong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nordskov lands a slapping body shot.
Payakarakatong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Payakarakatong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov wants to clinch but Payakarakatong slips to the side
and Payakarakatong counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payakarakatong.
Nordskov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nordskov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Payakarakatong on the side of the head.
A big left from Payakarakatong misses.
Nordskov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nordskov lands a body shot.
Payakarakatong takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nordskov ducks under a wild hook from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Payakarakatong just misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body kick from Nordskov.
Payakarakatong lunges at Nordskov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nordskov's hand.
Nordskov with a nice cross.
Nordskov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Payakarakatong's head backwards.
Payakarakatong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nordskov moves away.
Payakarakatong looks to land a right hand but Nordskov moved out of range.
Nordskov connects with a right hand. Payakarakatong shakes it off.
Nordskov throws a head kick that misses.
Nordskov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nordskov fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong throws a lazy right hand but Nordskov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body punch from Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a shot from downtown. Payakarakatong moves away and avoids it.
Payakarakatong misses the shot to the body.
Nordskov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Payakarakatong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nordskov takes one to the chin there.
Payakarakatong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nordskov moves away.
Payakarakatong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nordskov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nordskov avoids the body shot from Payakarakatong.
Nordskov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Payakarakatong at a distance.
Payakarakatong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nordskov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Payakarakatong if he has to take too many more of those.
Payakarakatong misses with a hook.
Nordskov throws an overhand right that lands on Payakarakatong's shoulder, as Payakarakatong tries to avoid the shot.
Nordskov misses with a body kick.
Nordskov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nordskov takes a swing at Payakarakatong's ribcage but misses.
Nordskov throws a leg kick that misses.
Payakarakatong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong swinging wildly here.
Payakarakatong throws a hook to the side of Nordskov's head but Nordskov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nordskov misses with a kick to the body.
Nordskov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nordskov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nordskov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Payakarakatong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nordskov is able to avoid easily.
Nordskov with a jab.
Nordskov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Payakarakatong throws out the jab.
Payakarakatong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nordskov.
Nordskov connects with the punch.
Nordskov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nordskov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Payakarakatong.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Payakarakatong misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Payakarakatong as he connects with a hook.
Payakarakatong thumps Nordskov with a low kick.
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payakarakatong.
Nordskov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
Nordskov avoids the head kick by Payakarakatong.
An attempted straight right counter from Nordskov misses the target.
A big left from Payakarakatong misses.
Nordskov jabs Payakarakatong right on the nose. Payakarakatong blinks but takes it well.
Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payakarakatong tries to land a leg kick but Nordskov saw it coming and moves away.
Nordskov throws the kick towards the body but Payakarakatong avoids it.
Payakarakatong is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nordskov with a body shot.
Payakarakatong misses with a low kick.
Nordskov swings for the body but Payakarakatong moves out of range.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Nordskov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Payakarakatong. Nordskov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Payakarakatong takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Nordskov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Payakarakatong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Payakarakatong lands with an uppercut that bounces Nordskov off the cage and back into range.
Payakarakatong takes a swing at Nordskov's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Nordskov misses the target.
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payakarakatong.
Nordskov misses with a right hand
and Payakarakatong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nordskov thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakarakatong tries to land a body kick
and Nordskov counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nordskov. Payakarakatong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Payakarakatong lands with a straight right. Nordskov didn't see that one coming.
Payakarakatong throws out a leg kick but Nordskov moves out of range and Payakarakatong only half commits.
A jab from Nordskov does it's job there.
Nordskov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nordskov momentarily.
Payakarakatong misses with a body shot.
Nordskov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payakarakatong manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Nordskov misses its intended target.
Payakarakatong looks to land a right hand but Nordskov moved out of range.
Nordskov avoids the head kick by Payakarakatong.
Nordskov with a hook.
Nordskov looks for the body kick but Payakarakatong saw that one coming.
Nordskov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Payakarakatong misses with a jab to the body
and Nordskov counters with a two punch combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nordskov lands a body shot.
Nordskov throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov throws a body kick that misses.
Nordskov tries a head kick but it misses.
Nordskov missing with a left hand there. Payakarakatong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Payakarakatong cracks Nordskov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nordskov pushes Payakarakatong away with a front kick.
Payakarakatong throws a hook to the side of Nordskov's head but Nordskov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Payakarakatong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nordskov lands with a slapping head kick.
Payakarakatong is looking to score with low kicks.
Payakarakatong throws an overhand right that lands on Nordskov's shoulder, as Nordskov tries to avoid the shot.
Nordskov thuds his right hand into Payakarakatong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nordskov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Payakarakatong. That did some damage!
Payakarakatong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nordskov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Payakarakatong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nordskov moves out of range of the strikes.
Nordskov cracks Payakarakatong with an open hand slap.
Payakarakatong throws a shot from downtown. Nordskov moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Nordskov misses the target.
Nordskov throws a hook but Payakarakatong blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Payakarakatong.
Nordskov scores with a nice strike.
Nordskov looks to throw the jab but Payakarakatong is out of range.
Nordskov throws out a loose jab but Payakarakatong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nordskov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Payakarakatong lands with a kick to the temple. Nordskov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Payakarakatong lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nordskov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Payakarakatong throws a body punch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Payakarakatong tries to land a front kick but Nordskov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Payakarakatong doesn't manage to clinch there - Nordskov circles away.
Donk. Payakarakatong catches Nordskov right on the button with a cross.
Nordskov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Payakarakatong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nordskov connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordskov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Payakarakatong! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov blocks a head kick by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong moves away from the strike by Nordskov.
Payakarakatong checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Payakarakatong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nordskov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payakarakatong was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordskov.
Nordskov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
Payakarakatong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nordskov.
Payakarakatong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Payakarakatong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Payakarakatong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nordskov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nordskov lands a jab to the head.
Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Payakarakatong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payakarakatong swings for the body but Nordskov moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Payakarakatong. Nordskov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab by Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a body punch
and Payakarakatong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mads Nordskov.
I think Nordskov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mads Nordskov!
Mads Nordskov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Aspire Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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